Why Are There Two Death Certificates and What is the Difference Between Them?
Why are there two death certificates, and what is the difference between them? We are often asked, one from the doctor and one from the registrar. I’m Simon Welham, I’m the owner and managing director of Welham Jones Funerals and Memorials here in Tunbridge Wells and across West Kent and south east London. Well, there aren’t two. The first one is from the doctor and it certifies the cause of death.
And it’s title is that full title is actually the Medical Certificate of Cause of Death or MCCD. That is passed either electronically or in paper form to the registrar who enters the cause of death and then the deceased into the register of deaths as part of the births marriages death procedure. He will issue you a certified copy of the entry of death.
And that is the piece of paper that you need to use for probate and other purposes. So there aren’t merely two death certificates they are both colloquially known as such, but they have different purposes and they come from different sources. So that’s Welham Jones Funerals and Memorials, help at an emotional time.
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The funeral cortege – the journey that carries the deceased and mourners to the site of the funeral ceremony – has long been seen as a purely functional aspect of the service; a way from get from A to B. However, at Welham Jones, we believe that there are a whole host of opportunities that hide between these two little letters, and that the cortege it is an often-overlooked opportunity for loved ones to reminisce one last time. So, what are the popular sights that bring back memories for Tonbridge locals? and how can you customise your cortege?
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by Simon Welham
Planning a funeral, whether for a loved one or for yourself in advance, is one of the most personal decisions you’ll ever make. It’s also one that often has to be made quickly, and during a time of great emotional stress. That’s why it’s so important to feel confident that the funeral director you choose is the right fit for your family. As a family-run, independent funeral director with branches across West Kent and South East London, we understand how crucial trust, transparency and compassion are when supporting someone through loss. Here’s how to make sure you’re in safe hands from the very start.
As a local, independent, family-run funeral director, we know the importance of putting an empathetic, compassionate face to a name, and being able to build a rapport with your funeral director. This is why it is our pleasure to introduce Tonbridge locals to Rosanna Hayward, our passionate and committed funeral arranger, overseeing our Tonbridge operations.